CVE-2015-4852: Oracle WebLogic Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability
The WLS Security component in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0, 12.1.2.0, 12.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object in T3 protocol traffic to TCP port 7001, related to oraclecommon/modules/com.bea.core.apache.commons.collections.jar. NOTE: the scope of this CVE is limited to the WebLogic Server product.
Published Nov 18, 2015 · Updated Jun 17, 2026
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From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.
The WLS Security component in Oracle WebLogic Server 10.3.6.0, 12.1.2.0, 12.1.3.0, and 12.2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object in T3 protocol traffic to TCP port 7001, related to oracle_common/modules/com.bea.core.apache.commons.collections.jar. NOTE: the scope of this CVE is limited to the WebLogic Server product.
References
- https://blogs.oracle.com/security/entry/security_alert_cve_2015_4852
- https://github.com/foxglovesec/JavaUnserializeExploits/blob/master/weblogic.py
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42806/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46628/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-4852
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